Masterpieces to listen to at noon: recommended popular songs

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Quruli – Sun of Love

The pop songs crafted by Quruli are perfect for a leisurely stroll on your day off.

The ensemble, which highlights the comfort of live performance, lets you sink into a feeling of liberation from the everyday hustle and bustle.

This track is included on the “Ai no Taiyo EP,” released in March 2023, and it also serves as the theme song for the Netflix film “Call Me Chihiro.” The delicate guitar chords and the warmth of the bass line are striking, and Shigeru Kishida’s vocals resonate deeply.

It’s recommended for your commute, for quiet weekend moments, or whenever you want to refresh your mind.

With its friendly melody and pop rhythm, it’s sure to fill you with an uplifting energy.

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Sakurashimeji “Kimi Deshita” music video

People say it’s a song filled with a laid-back, mellow, easygoing vibe.

The super relaxed, chill tracks by the ultra-easygoing folk duo Sakurashimeji are truly soothing when you’re tired.

They’re cute and perfect for a weary heart.

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Sayonara – Off Course (Full)

Starting with a poignant intro and woven with a voice that carries a certain translucence, this sorrowful love song is one many can surely relate to.

The heartfelt lyrics and the pure emotions that seep through bring tears naturally.

It’s a masterpiece that makes you recall past loves.

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Sakura – Ketsumeishi (Full)

The catchy, rhythmic chorus that you can’t help but hum over and over, paired with the rap-style A and B sections, is seriously addictive.

By singing about a heartbreaking breakup with a light touch, the song leaves a lingering resonance.

It’s the kind of track you want to listen to while taking a solitary walk in spring, gazing at the cherry blossoms.

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Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

It’s a bittersweet song that makes you long for people, so I think it’s perfect for winter or when it starts to get a little cold.

The melody is relaxed, so you can listen to it while taking it easy.

The music video is lovely too, with “an unfulfilled love” as its apparent theme, giving it a heartrending feel.

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Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

There are probably few people who don’t recognize the chorus.

This signature song by Spitz actually has a prototype called “Mezame.” The melody and lyrics are almost the same, but one difference is that the chorus line “The miracle of meeting you is overflowing in my heart” in the famous version is “The pain of meeting you is overflowing in my heart” in Mezame.

It’s lovely how pain turns into a miracle, isn’t it?

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Contrail (Vapour Trail) – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

Many people have been captivated by the poignant lyrics of this song, sung in Yuming’s uniquely soaring voice.

In 2013, it was used as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s The Wind Rises.

It is said to be about a friend who passed away at a young age.

The bright melody—unexpected for a song centered on death—adds even greater depth to the piece.